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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.45, 2,747.35 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.45, 2,747.35 and 662.16 is: 993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.45 : 2,747.35 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.45/2,747.35 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.45x = 2,747.35 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.45x = 1,819,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,185.28/1,831.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.30

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